- Location
- Spotsylvania, VA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
Join an Oral Surgery practice built on excellent patient care, strong teamwork, and a culture that supports every member of the team. This role is central to the patient experience and thrives on collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit for every patient.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Full time: Mon-Thur 9-5, Fri 9-3
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- 401(k) plan
Modern Facilities and advanced technology
Mentorship and career growth opportunities
A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work
Responsibilities
- Assist the oral surgeon during procedures including extractions, implant placement, bone grafting, and biopsies
- Prepare the treatment room, surgical trays, instruments, and anesthesia equipment
- Monitor patients during surgery while maintaining sterile technique
- Take and process panoramic, periapical and 3D cone beam CT images as needed
- Provide detailed post operative instructions to patients and caregivers
- Sterilize instruments and maintain an OSHA compliant surgical environment
- Accurately record patient medical histories and surgical documentation
- Manage surgical supply inventory and ordering
- Assist with sedation monitoring (nitrous and IV) per office protocol and state guidelines
Qualifications
2 years of experience as a dental assistant, preferably in oral surgery
Proficient in surgical assisting techniques and infection control protocols
Comfortable taking high quality radiographs and CBCT scans
Able to anticipate procedural needs and remain calm under pressure
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and patient rapport
Reliable, punctual, detail oriented, and a strong team player
Dental Assistant certification or registration as a required by state law
Current BLS certification a plus
Dental Assistant are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training as required by law.
Legal Disclaimer:We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements.The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.